Original Declaration of Independence Found in a Thrift Store
At a Pennsylvania flea market, an avid collector made a brilliant find—a print of the Declaration of Independence that had been concealed inside the “dismal” painting he purchased for just $4. After having it verified, it was established that it was the first printing of this important historical document, and the auction held for it in 1991 resulted in its valuation at a whopping $1 million ($2.18 million by today’s standards).